You work hard to spend it on things that make you feel happy and comfortable and for many of us, food is equal to happiness. Good food not only pleases our taste buds and fills your tummy but also have to power to make you happy. Nowadays, people have become open to experimenting with food. You want to taste food from different places to experience a part of those places. Food festivals allow you to taste the best delicacies of a place. It is also the place to interact with fellow foodies and know more about the place where the food originated. Here is a list of some of the upcoming food festivals in Mumbai you must attend.

1. Kashmiri Festival at Shikara, Sanpada

Kashmiri food
Kashmiri food

Kashmir is known for delicious mutton dishes but it is a misconception that Kashmiri food is heavy, oily and full of spices. You can taste the authentic Kashmiri food at Shikara restaurant, located in Navi Mumbai. Home chef Jasleen Marwah collaborated with Shikara restaurant to offer you treats from her homeland. So, this weekend, head to Navi Mumbai’s Shikara restaurant to relish some of the delicacies from the valley.

When: January 19 to January 21, 7:30 pm onwards

Where: Plot No.3, Sector-24, Mumbai Pune Road, Opp Sanpada Railway Station, Turbhe Village, Navi Mumbai.

Price: Veg thali for 999 and non-veg thali for 1499.

 2. Biryani Festival at Amanzi Sky Deck + Bar, Bandra West

Biryani festival
Biryani festival

After you are done watching and attending Republic Day program, head to Amanzi Sky Deck + Bar, located in Bandra, to have some lip-smacking biryani. You cannot miss this biryani festival is you are a foodie and loves biryani, which is one of the most popular foods in India. Amanzi Sky Deck + Bar is offering eight different types of biryani including Malabari prawn biryani, kumbha matar biryanu, Hyderabadi chicken biryani, paneer makhni biryani, Lucknowi gosht biryani and malai soya chaap biryani.

When: 26th January to 28th January, 7 pm onwards

Where: Sky Deck & Bar, 164, Hill Road, Near Holy Family Hospital, Bandra West, Mumbai

3. Hyderabadi Food Festival at The Park, CBD Belapur

Hyderabadi food festival
Hyderabadi food festival

The city if nawabs, Hyderabad is known for its rich food. If you are looking for a magnificent culinary experience, visit The Park, located in CBD Belapur. Chef Habeen Mohsin has curated the royal treat called Daawat-E-Nizaam.

When: January 19 & January,  from 7.30 pm to 11 pm

Where:  Nirmaladevi Marg, No. 1, Sector 10, Cbd Belapur, Navi Mumbai

4. Malvani Food Festival at Sofitel Mumbai BKC

Malvani food festival
Malvani food festival

Experience traditional food from the shore of Malvan at Sofitel Mumbai BKC, Home chefs Prathishta and Praja has curated the Malvani cuisines. You will be asking for more after tasting the Malvani mutton curry, sukkha chicken and Ravechi sooji.

When: January 19 to January 28

Where: Sofitel, C-57, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai

5. Indrani’s Winter Feast of Bengal – OpenOut, Kandivali

Bengali food festival
Bengali food festival

Bengali food is not just about the food it is also about the small talks and stories that goes around with the food. If you want to experience Bengali food, join Indrani’s Winter Feast of Bengal by OpenOut at Kandivali. You will be treated to butter fish fry, jhal muri, karaishutir parota, Mutton kosha and Alur dom among other delicacies.

When: January 28, 7 pm to 10 pm

Where: Spring Grove Uno Society 5, Akurli Cross Rd, Alika Nagar, Gokul Nagar, Kandivali East, Mumbai

Price: Rs 920

So, this month taste the food of different parts of the country without leaving the city.